Saint Matthias

Saint Matthias (died 80 AD) was a leader of the early Christian Church who was called to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles following Judas' betrayal of Jesus and his ensuing death.

Biography
Matthias was born in Iudaea, Roman Empire to a Jewish family, and he was with Jesus from his baptism by John the Baptist in 25 AD to his ascension in 30 AD. In the days following, Saint Peter proposed that the 120 disciples nominate two men to replace the late traitor Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles; they put forth Joseph Barsabbas and Matthias. After lots were cast, Matthias was chosen, and he planted the Christian faith in Cappadocia and along the Caspian Sea, residing chiefly near Issus. In 80 AD, he was stoned to death while preaching the Gospel in Colchis (now Georgia).